Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
Discover a historic trading post along the North Saskatchewan River and immerse yourself in stories of Indigenous Peoples and legendary explorers. Experience interactive exhibits, a play fort, bison viewing, walking and biking trails, camping, friendly heritage presenters, and more. Stay awhile.
Visiting Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
Activities and experiences
Things to do, events, trails, experiences, programs and tours.
Plan your visit
How to get here, facilities and services, how to plan ahead and other important information to help you plan your trip.
Camping and overnight accommodation
Types of accommodations, equipped camping, heritage camping and campsites.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, program fees and more. Free admission for youth.
Park passes
Seasonal and annual admission passes.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, trail conditions, weather and avalanche conditions, seasonal safety, park regulations.
About Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
Culture and history
History, culture, cultural landscape, designation information.
Stewardship and management
Site management and plans.
Contact Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
+1 (403) 845-2412
For emergencies within the site:
Banff Dispatch, non-emergency (24 hours):
(403) 762-1470
Hours of operation
Visitor Centre
May 10 to September 30, 2025
Camping
May 16 to September 30, 2025
More places to discover with Parks Canada
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
As the birthplace of national parks in Canada, the Cave and Basin shares stories about one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world.
Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Explore the oldest natural history museum in western Canada and its 5,000+ vintage botanical and zoological specimens — from bears and bighorns, to birds and bees.
Banff National Park
Founded in 1885, Banff is Canada’s first national park and part of the first national park system in the world. With its soaring peaks, azure lakes and abundant wildlife, this Rocky Mountain park attracts millions of visitors every year.
- Date modified :